Tag: John Madden

Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ – This DiSH for June 1

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1994, Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ and the birth of Miller as the ‘Knick Killer’

In 2014, Mr. Game Seven Justin Williams scored his 7th game 7 goal. 

In 1957, Don Bowden became the first American to run a sub-4 mile. 

in 1988, ‘John Madden Football’ was released for the first time. 

In 1994, the NFL Sunday Ticket was announced. 

In 1925, Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 straight games began. 

In 2007, minor league baseball manager Phillip Wellman had a major meltdown.  Here’s the video for your viewing pleasure:  https://bit.ly/4bFbOjJ

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:15 — 14.1MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

Traded for a Cartoon Rabbit? Yep! – This DiSH for Feb. 9

~ ThisDayInSports

In 2006, a sports broadcaster was traded from one network to another for the rights to a long lost cartoon rabbit. 

In 1920, Major League Baseball outlawed the Spit Ball … kind of …

And in 2003, Michael Jordan played in his final NBA All-Star game. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:45 — 4.4MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

Boom! John Madden and the Telestrator – This DiSH for Jan. 24

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1982, it was a Super Bowl of firsts, including the first use of the telestrator on television. 

In 1999, David Duval fired a 59 in the final round of a PGA Tour event. 

And in 1981, ABA and NBA great Ron Boone retired, ending his consecutive game streak. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:49 — 3.9MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

This Day in Sports History – Dec. 28

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1975, ‘Hail Mary’ became part of our sports language.

Also, in 1958, ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’

In 2008, the Detroit Lions did something they wished they hadn’t

And in 2021, John Madden passed away.

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:27 — 6.1MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS